Birds of New Guinea
Edition: 2 Sub edition
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
Published: April 8, 2008
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 528
ISBN-13: 9780691095639
Subjects: Geography; Ornithology; Nature; Nature/Ecology; Birds & Birdwatching - General
First sentence: A primarily Papuan famiy of three species, one of which ranges south to Australia and west to Seram.
Description: This is the completely revised edition of the essential field guide to the birds of New Guinea. The world's largest tropical island, New Guinea boasts a spectacular avifauna characterized by cassowaries, megapodes, pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, kingfishers, and owlet-nightjars, as well as an exceptionally diverse assemblage of songbirds such as the iconic birds of paradise and bowerbirds. "Birds of New Guinea" is the only guide to cover all 780 bird species reported in the area, including 366 endemics. Expanding its coverage with 111 vibrant color plates--twice as many as the first edition--and the addition of 635 range maps, the book also contains updated species accounts with new information about identification, voice, habits, and range. A must-have for everyone from ecotourists to field researchers, "Birds of New Guinea" remains an indispensable guide to the diverse birds of this remarkable region.780 bird species, including 366 found nowhere else111 stunning color plates, twice the number of the first editionExpanded and updated species accounts provide details on identification, voice, habits, and range635 range mapsRevised classification of birds reflects the latest research.